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AHA: Drinking Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke
Each additional cup consumed per week tied to a decrease in risk compared with no coffee intake
Neurologic Abnormalities Identified After West Nile Virus
Half of patients with history of West Nile virus have abnormality on neurologic exam years after infection
ACR: Consult Via Mobile App Cost-Saving for Rheumatology Patients
Online consultations with rheumatologists through SSDM could save 84.86 percent of patient costs
ASN: PPIs Associated With Increased Risk of Kidney Disease
Risk for both chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease higher with proton pump inhibitor use
ASN: Tolvaptan Slows eGFR Decline in Later-Stage ADPKD
Reduction in decline in eGFR for patients with later-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
ACR: Temporary Cessation of MTX Ups Flu Shot Immunogenicity
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a stable dose of methotrexate
ACR: Opioids, SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in RA
Increased risk of osteoporotic fracture with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, opioids of any strength
Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor, Ivacaftor Alone Effective in CF
And tezacaftor-ivacaftor effective for cystic fibrosis patients homozygous for CFTR Phe508del mutation
ACR: Ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 Affects Outcomes in SLE
And low vitamin D linked to later total organ, renal damage in systemic lupus erythematosus patients
ACR: Successful Tapering of DMARDs in RA Explored
Low level of serum CRP at baseline linked to successful down-titration in multivariate analysis
